How did North Carolina Courage's 2026 chance creation compare with Portland Thorns's?
North Carolina Courage produced 1.90 xG per match in the 2026 NWSL regular season, higher than Portland Thorns's 1.43. North Carolina Courage averaged 15.0 shots; Portland Thorns averaged 13.5.
North Carolina Courage produced 1.90 xG per match in the 2026 NWSL regular season, higher than Portland Thorns's 1.43. North Carolina Courage averaged 15.0 shots; Portland Thorns averaged 13.5.
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North Carolina Courage produced 1.90 xG per match in the 2026 NWSL regular season, higher than Portland Thorns's 1.43. North Carolina Courage averaged 15.0 shots; Portland Thorns averaged 13.5.
Per-match rates keep North Carolina Courage and Portland Thorns comparable when the two teams have played different numbers of matches.
Full table ↓ Selected evidence from Workflow evidence. Team Matches Shots Shots per match′ xG° xG per match°′ Portland Thorns 22 298 13.5 31.44 1.43 North Carolina Courage 22 330 15 41.76 1.9
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North Carolina Courage and Portland Thorns in the 2026 NWSL regular season.
| Portland Thorns | 22 | 298 | 13.5 | 31.44 | 1.43 |
| North Carolina Courage | 22 | 330 | 15 | 41.76 | 1.9 |